KJV ORIGINAL
And moreover I saw under the sun the place of judgment, that wickedness was there; and the place of righteousness, that iniquity was there.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I also noticed something else in this world: in the courts where justice should be served, I found corruption instead. Even in places where righteousness should rule, I saw wrongdoing there too.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is observing that corruption exists even in the very places where justice and righteousness should prevail most.
📚 Historical Context
Solomon, traditionally viewed as the author of Ecclesiastes, was writing during a time when he had vast experience with courts, justice systems, and governance as king of Israel. He had witnessed firsthand how human institutions, even those designed for justice, could become corrupted by human nature and selfish motives.
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